Awrey’s Bakery unveils new gluten-free products

Awrey’s Bakery unveiled its new gluten-free baking room during a State of the Company Address at its headquarters in Livonia, Feb. 20. Company officials Ron Beebe and James McColgan discussed how the company has grown since they acquired the assets of Awrey’s Bakery in February 2013. At the time of its sale to Beebe and McColgan, Awrey’s had laid off its entire staff and was preparing to auction off its physical assets. Beebe and McColgan partnered together to form Minnie Marie Bakers, Inc. and purchased the Awrey’s brand name. During the State of the Company address, Awrey’s officials declared that the company had not only hired back almost 50 of the laid off workers, but also almost doubled its staff to 94. Awrey’s launched nearly 40 gluten-free products, including cooking ingredients like flour and brownie mix, pasta, bread, buns, muffins and dinner rolls. Private label Awrey’s products are now offered at more than 300 stores and retailers throughout the country, including Walmart, Kroger, Spartan Foods, Hiller’s Markets, and Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace. The bakery has also developed a new line of pastries including a meat pie and became Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified. For information, visit www.awrey.com/